Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Teen Survey

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The purpose of this 15-question survey is to learn about the impact that Jewish programming has on teens today and how their involvement shapes who they are and the choices they make. Your answers to this survey will help us better understand your needs as a Jewish teen and provide better programs and resources for you in the Chicago Jewish community. Thank you for your time!

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* 1. What grade are you currently in school for the 2009-2010 academic year?

9th

10th

11th

12th

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* 2. What high school do you attend?

High School

City/Town

State

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* 3. Which of the following best describes your Jewish affiliation?

Conservative

Humanistic

Modern Orthodox

Nondenominational

Orthodox

Reconstructionist

Reform

Secular—just Jewish, not religious

Traditional

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* 4. My family is affiliated with the following congregation and/or other Jewish organizations:

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* 5. I currently or formerly belonged to a Jewish youth
group(s).

Yes

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* 6. I have participated in the following youth groups, programs and/or organizations. (Please select all that apply)

BBYO

Bnei Akiva

CAMP TOV

Chi Town Connection

JCUA

Jewish Student Union (JSU)

JUF/Jewish Federation Programs

KOLOT: The Israel Centered Giving Circle

MTV TOV VOLUNTEERING

NCSY

NFTY

Shorashim/Club Israel

Synagogue or Temple Youth Group

The Israeli Consulate Events

USY

Voices: The Teen Giving Circle

Walk with Israel/Israel Solidarity Day

Write on for Israel

Young Judaea

Other (please specify)

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* 7. How important is it for you to have Jewish friends?

All of my friends are Jewish

Extremely Important

Important

Somewhat Important

Doesn't Matter

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* 8. Do you wear or display any type of visible Jewish symbol? (jewelery, t-shirt with a Jewish reference, kippah) If so, please describe.

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 9. What do you think is the biggest challenge facing Jewish teens today?

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* 10. Please rate the following reasons you participate in Jewish activities.

	Extremely Important	Important	Somewhat Important	Doesn't Matter	N/A
Free Food	Free Food Extremely Important	Free Food Important	Free Food Somewhat Important	Free Food Doesn't Matter	Free Food N/A
Meet new friends	Meet new friends Extremely Important	Meet new friends Important	Meet new friends Somewhat Important	Meet new friends Doesn't Matter	Meet new friends N/A
Parents want me to	Parents want me to Extremely Important	Parents want me to Important	Parents want me to Somewhat Important	Parents want me to Doesn't Matter	Parents want me to N/A
Religious Content	Religious Content Extremely Important	Religious Content Important	Religious Content Somewhat Important	Religious Content Doesn't Matter	Religious Content N/A
See my friends	See my friends Extremely Important	See my friends Important	See my friends Somewhat Important	See my friends Doesn't Matter	See my friends N/A
Social Connection	Social Connection Extremely Important	Social Connection Important	Social Connection Somewhat Important	Social Connection Doesn't Matter	Social Connection N/A

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* 11. How often do you attend Jewish teen programs or events?

Daily

Weekly

Monthly

Only on Shabbat

Almost Never

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* 12. Please list up to three new program ideas you would like to see for Jewish teens in Chicago.

One

Two

Three

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* 13. What was the most recent Jewish program you attended?

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* 14. Is the Chicago Jewish community meeting the needs of teens today?

Yes

Please explain why or why not.

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* 15. Do you think it is important for Jewish teens to give tzedakah (charity)?

Yes

Please explain why or why not.

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* 16. Optional Information

Name:

Email Address:

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* 1. What grade are you currently in school for the 2009-2010 academic year?

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* 2. What high school do you attend?

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* 3. Which of the following best describes your Jewish affiliation?

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* 4. My family is affiliated with the following congregation and/or other Jewish organizations:

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* 5. I currently or formerly belonged to a Jewish youth group(s).

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* 6. I have participated in the following youth groups, programs and/or organizations. (Please select all that apply)

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* 7. How important is it for you to have Jewish friends?

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* 8. Do you wear or display any type of visible Jewish symbol? (jewelery, t-shirt with a Jewish reference, kippah) If so, please describe.

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* 9. What do you think is the biggest challenge facing Jewish teens today?

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* 10. Please rate the following reasons you participate in Jewish activities.

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* 11. How often do you attend Jewish teen programs or events?

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* 12. Please list up to three new program ideas you would like to see for Jewish teens in Chicago.

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* 13. What was the most recent Jewish program you attended?

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* 14. Is the Chicago Jewish community meeting the needs of teens today?

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* 15. Do you think it is important for Jewish teens to give tzedakah (charity)?

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* 16. Optional Information

* 5. I currently or formerly belonged to a Jewish youth
group(s).